Pastry Chef

Reno, NV, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Our establishment is a distinguished bakery and pastry shop dedicated to delivering exquisite baked goods and sweet treats crafted with artistry and precision. Renowned for a commitment to quality and innovation, we blend traditional techniques with contemporary flavors to delight our customers. We pride ourselves on creating an inspiring atmosphere where creativity flourishes, and quality is paramount. Our team is composed of passionate professionals who strive to maintain the highest standards in both product and service, ensuring an exceptional experience for every guest. With a focus on continuous growth and development, our bakery offers a dynamic work environment that nurtures talent and encourages culinary excellence.

The role of Pastry Chef is pivotal within our organization, tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the pastry department and mentoring staff in a wide range of baking techniques and skills. This role demands a balance of strong baking expertise and creative innovation, enabling the development of new product offerings that captivate our clientele. The Pastry Chef will monitor and uphold the quality and presentation of all pastry products, manage inventory and vendor relationships, and ensure the team operates in accordance with sanitation and safety standards. Leadership and organizational skills are essential as the Pastry Chef will also be responsible for scheduling production based on business demands and preparing essential reports, including payroll and scheduling. The position calls for a proactive individual adept at handling conflict resolution with both guests and staff, maintaining a harmonious and productive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a prestigious bakery, where passion for pastry and excellence can thrive in a full-time capacity with competitive compensation.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum 3 years experience in a professional pastry kitchen
strong baking and decorating skills
knowledge of FDA food safety regulations
ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays
excellent physical stamina
strong organizational skills

Job Qualifications

Proven experience as a pastry chef or similar role
strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry equipment
ability to innovate and design new pastry products
excellent leadership and communication skills
familiarity with sanitation and safety standards
ability to manage scheduling and payroll
problem-solving skills and conflict resolution experience

Job Duties

Monitor and maintain quality of all product and presentation
oversee all aspects of the daily operation of pastry production areas
receive, check and properly store all incoming product
know and comply with all sanitation standards
schedule pastry and bread production based on business needs and communicate to staff
prepare reports as needed including payroll and scheduling
review vendor pricing structures and adjust product as needed
operate, teach and supervise safe operation of all appliances and equipment
handle conflict resolution of guests and staff as needed